Recently I featured a kids Valentine’s Day card design by Retro Whimsy Designs in our Feature Friday: Handmade for Valentine’s Day blog post. I was thrilled when Leah from Retro Whimsy Designs contacted us to do a review and giveaway of her cards! Right away her communication with me was great and ordering was easy. […]
Archives for January 2011
The Laundry Fairy — Attack of the Gangsta Undies
January 31, 2011 by 5 Comments
I’m under attack. That’s right, the Laundry Fairy has it out for me. She’s a corrupt little person, full of spite and carrying a bag of smelly socks and gangsta undies. What did I do to deserve her wrath?!?!?!?! She has not left me with one, but TWO, hampers full of dirty clothes. You would […]
Thinking long term — Healthwise
January 31, 2011 by 1 Comment
I’ve been thinking long term regarding my health more and more. I’m 38 and want to live a long, healthy, energetic, productive life. While I realize that genetics will eventually kick in, I still want to do whatever I can with preventative measures. My mom is having total knee in a week, so the thoughts […]
Feature Friday: Vintage Storage Solutions
January 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
Twenty Drawer Metal Storage Cabinet by TagSaleFinds Vintage Wood Storage Cabinet with Dividers by havenvintage vtg green glass jars set 3 by vintup Vintage – Magazine/Wine Storage Rack – Chippy Distressed by BDVintage Vintage Sewing Basket by vintagejane Rustic Wooden Caddy by vintagegoodness1 vintage lady baltimore blue suitcase luggage by MyraMelinda Vintage Bread Pan by […]
Peanut discusses the Opera with Jennifer Black
January 24, 2011 by 2 Comments
I am a big Opera fan and have been trying to expose Peanut to bits and pieces along the way to expand his comfort level to where he will be happy watching a full length performance. Since I happily volunteer my time to promote Opera Carolina in the blogosphere, I jumped at the chance to […]
Feature Friday: Do-It-Yourself, DIY Family Craft Kits
January 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Pink Kitty Doll DIY Kit by DotoriShop TREASURY ITEM DIY toy sailboat by owlandpussycat 5 Kids Super Hero SUPER FRIEND Valentine Cards or birthday DIY craft kit party mask packs by frogsandflowers Just for Boys – Card Making Kit by capturingcreativity DIY Kit – Fairy Door by TaDaaStudio Yarn Sheep Craft Kit by CraftsForKids Mini […]
Bear In Underwear by Todd H. Doodler
January 20, 2011 by 1 Comment
This morning Puddin’ handed me his new favorite book to read, Bear in Underwear. This book was written and illustrated by Todd H. Doodler, aka Todd H. Goldman, a best-selling pop artist. In this story the bear plays hide-and-seek with his friends, gets hungry and then stumbles over a backpack that is filled with underwear. […]
The Shedder
January 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
The Shedder comes to stay. Peanut is “The Shedder”. The first thing he does when he comes home from school is walk in the door and things start dropping. Bookbag, lunchbox, shoes, coat, whatever he can shed, he just does it. I have set the house up in a myriad of ways at the front door and […]
Family Day at the Bechtler Feb 5: Kids Admitted Free
January 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Participate in special family-friendly art projects and museum tours January 5, 2011 (Charlotte, N.C.) – Learn about the art and artists of the Bechtler collection and engage imaginations through special museum tours and hands-on art activities during Family Day at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art February 5. Admission is free for everyone under 18 […]
Back to Life, Back to Reality
January 18, 2011 by 3 Comments
I’ve been on the road for Mommyality and A Daily Pinch. Ford Motor Company invited me to be their guest in Detroit for the NAIAS and at their test track facility. Yes, it was fantastic. They spoiled us. Really spoiled us. People have no idea what 15 minutes in a jacuzzi tub with no one […]
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